Sandy Springs, Atlanta water fight seeps into service talks

Water fountains at City Springs flowed freely in early May, but city officials say the City of Atlanta’s neglect of water infrastructure has caused low pressure at hospitals and businesses, making it a public safety issue. (Dyana Bagby/ Appen Media)

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — The longstanding feud between the cities of Sandy Springs and Atlanta over water supply and distribution has spilled over into service delivery negotiations with Fulton County.

The dispute could lead to the cities losing valuable state and federal dollars if an agreement is not reached.

Sandy Springs Mayor Paul was harsh in his assessment of how Atlanta has responded to his city’s water woes at a May 12 Fulton County Service Delivery Strategy meeting. The years-long dispute is not just about water bills but is one of public safety, he said.